EFB Chapter 2453 is all about fighting with one's back to the wall.
Chapter 2453 is all about fighting with one's back to the wall.
Chapter 2453 is all about fighting with one's back to the wall.
The stone apes were no exception; two of them were destroyed in the first round, but the others were exceptionally agile and even caused several casualties to Sihai Zhenren's team before finally collapsing and turning to dust under the combined attack.
"What's wrong?" Mingke heard Aunt Zhu's attempt to stop her.
"The attacks that Shangguan Biao endured were all transferred to Shi Xin," Aunt Zhu said quickly. "He most likely refined Shi Xin into his own natal magic weapon, which can absorb all the damage for him! And this damage was then transferred to the Earth Mother!"
In just a few words, it clearly summarized the crux of the problem.
Over the years, the laws of nature have changed, and the harm suffered by an individual cannot be transferred to others. However, it is only natural for a natal magical artifact to bear the harm for its owner.
Shangguan Biao refined the Stone Heart into his natal magic weapon by exploiting a loophole in the laws of magic.
As long as the rules are clear, there will always be loopholes to exploit.
The most pitiful one is the Earth Mother, who not only has to take the blame for Shangguan Biao, but also has to bear the damage he suffers from the attacks.
A nearby building also transformed into a giant, throwing a backhand punch at the crowd, while Shangguan Biao's loud laughter echoed in the air:
“That’s right! The more you attack, the more Mother Earth will be injured. Come on, don’t hold back.”
Everyone dodged, finding the situation troublesome. Enraged, Master Sihai unleashed a burst of true fire, reducing the house to ashes.
It wasn't that the group was reluctant to attack the Earth Mother, but rather that this behemoth had high defense and health, and it would take an unknown amount of effort to completely deplete her power. Shangguan Biao, with this massive health potion, was truly carefree.
"We have no choice but to fight. Our troops have already suffered three dead and fourteen wounded. There's no reason for us to stand idly by while we're being attacked!" Master Sihai said solemnly. "Unless—"
He glanced at the sky.
Unless we retreat on the spot and never deal with this mess again.
However, once they withdraw, Lingshan's operation will be declared a failure. When it comes to demonstrating power and establishing one's reputation, one either doesn't do it at all, or one must achieve tangible results; otherwise, it will definitely backfire.
Moreover, there was a prior agreement between our side and Cang Yan. With "Tiger Wing General" still in the Void, it would be a violation of the spirit of the contract for Si Hai Zhenren to lead the way in running away. This would also definitely affect the future relationship between Ling Shan and Cang Yan.
The threat posed by the demons to humanity is growing, and it is time for both sides to work together.
Immortal Mingke glanced at Granny Zhu and asked, "Even if the Nine Nether Emperor is in the Void, you can still contact him, right?"
After everyone was kicked out of the Duzhishan Secret Realm, the Spider Queen's unusually intelligent behavior aroused suspicion from Immortal Mingke.
"Hmm—" Aunt Zhu chuckled, "That's right!"
Just as it was seeing the Yin Ya Ancient Site and feeling worried, He Lingchuan also informed it of some good news: the connection between the Panlong New Secret Realm and the Dafanghu had been completed ahead of schedule!
The Panlong Secret Realm, serving as a buffer zone between reality and illusion, connects Panlong Ancient City on one end and Dafanghu on the other, making it a massive and highly uncertain undertaking. During the construction of the new secret realm, He Lingchuan and Aunt Zhu also visited it, but standing on the city gate tower, they could only see the Misty Valley far away amidst the clouds, indistinct and vague, like a mirage. No matter how far they traveled in either direction, they couldn't close the distance at all.
This is the state where the two parties have not yet established a connection.
The new secret realm itself is not yet fully constructed, but the Great Square Pot has already connected to it. This is like a timely gift, which also shows that the Great Square Pot has a high degree of recognition of the new secret realm.
Hearing this, Aunt Zhu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
In a realm unseen by most, the new Panlong Secret Realm is simultaneously building itself, battling several powerful secret realms under Shangguan Biao's control, and devouring other ruins—a situation fraught with undercurrents and extreme danger. The sudden appearance of the Evil Brown in the ancient city of Panlong is a very ominous sign.
In this situation, establishing a connection between Panlong Secret Realm and Dafanghu can effectively alleviate one's own pressure.
Of course, the people of Lingshan were unaware of the intricacies involved. Immortal Mingke asked it:
"Is the Nine Nether Emperor currently with the Earth Mother?"
"That's right, they are fighting Shangguan Biao."
"Let's address the immediate problem first," Master Sihai said, returning to the main topic. "One more question: if Shangguan Biao is defeated, will he simply abandon Yujing City and flee?"
He asked this question while looking at Immortal Mingke who had just arrived.
The generals' understanding of the secret realm and the guardian spirits was far less than that of Immortal Mingke.
However, it was Aunt Zhu who answered: "Even if he wanted to, he wouldn't be able to."
"How to say?"
The Spider Queen paused for a few breaths, clearly communicating with the people in the Void.
"Shangguan Biao placed the most important 'Flowing Light' secret realm in Jade Capital City. He died long ago, but used a soul-sealing technique to seal himself within the Flowing Light secret realm, becoming its guardian spirit." It answered in detail, "This has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that he can continue to exist without a physical body and can still control Jade Capital City; but the disadvantage is also obvious: the guardian spirit is now bound to the secret realm, and unless it perishes, it can never break free from this bond!"
He Lingchuan is currently working on building a new secret realm, so he is naturally very familiar with this system.
"So, he's bound to Jade Capital City forever?" Venerable Mingyao said solemnly. "If that's true, he has nowhere to go but to fight us to the death!"
Master Sihai nodded and asked, "Shangguan Biao's control over the Earth Mother's power is enough to rival that of the Earth Mother herself, is that right?"
"That's right! He has the Stone Heart in his possession and has studied it thoroughly. Mother Earth really can't take back all the power!"
What's done is done, and Mother Earth can only lament her fate.
Aunt Zhu then relayed: "For the past few thousand years, Shangguan Biao has been devoted to studying the source and composition of the Earth Mother's power. It can be said that he has formed a stable parasitic relationship with the Earth Mother, and is a vampire clinging to her body."
Liu Yisheng also said that Shangguan Biao was extremely talented in both the secret realm and the Soul Sealing Technique. This is someone who has studied diligently and painstakingly, and it is not surprising that his skills are deeper than those of a creature like the Earth Mother, who is born naturally and unconsciously masters these skills.
"However, the checks and balances between them are mutual. The so-called 'standing on equal footing' means that their strengths are roughly equal. Not only does he restrain Mother Earth, but Mother Earth can also hold him back, preventing him from fully exerting his power."
"In other words, Shangguan Biao no longer has complete control over Yujing City. For him and the demon army, their advantage has been reduced by more than half." Originally, the Lingshan people's actions in Yujing City were fraught with difficulties and dangers, but the awakening of the Earth Mother has made their combat environment visibly much easier.
At this point, the ground trembled violently again, and Immortal Mingke suddenly pointed forward:
"A new site has been discovered!"
He pointed to Panlong Ancient City, where he saw billowing smoke and dust outside the city.
(End of this chapter)